NOTE: The submission process changed on September 1, when American University moved to an online submission process.

Congratulations on completing your MA Thesis!

These guidelines will help you finalize your thesis and submit it to the university.

Before beginning the submission process, be sure to review American University's thesis guidelines to make sure all aspects of your thesis conform to those rules.

What you will need:

• A formatted electronic copy of your thesis (formatting can be found in Chapter 3 of the Guide to Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission and Style Guide)
  
• Thesis/Dissertation Completion Form (available in the SIS Grad Advising Office)
• Two copies of the title page of your thesis
• A money order or check for $45 made payable to American University
  

Submission Steps:

1. Complete and sign the Thesis/Dissertation Completion form (type or print neatly in blue or black ink)
   
2. Meet with each of your committee members to discuss the final copy of your thesis (typographical errors may still be corrected after this point). Once they have approved your thesis, all committee members must sign both copies of your title page. The Thesis Chair must also sign your Thesis/Dissertation Completion Form (in the School/Department signature box).
3. Electronically submit your final thesis to the library by going to the Electronic Thesis Submission Site and clicking on "Submit my dissertation/thesis". The system will prompt you to create an account, provide complete materials about publishing, categorizing, and copyrighting your thesis before directing you to save and upload your thesis as a PDF.  You should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully uploaded your thesis.
   
4. Take your Thesis/Dissertation Completion Form and your money order or check for $45 to the Student Accounts Office (Asbury 300) and have your form stamped by Student Accounts.
5. Leave your signed and stamped Thesis/Dissertation Completion Form and copies of your title page with the Graduate Advising Office (SIS 250). We will arrange for the Registrar’s Office and Dean's signatures and contact you when your materials are ready. Please allow at least 2-3 business days for this process. The Graduate Advising Office will keep one signed copy of your title page for your file. You should keep a copy of the signed title page and the completed Thesis/Dissertation Completion form as your receipt.  Once your electronic submission has been approved, you will receive a final e-mail indicating that your thesis has been submitted for publication.
   

Last updated 22 November 2011